Then go to this YouTube posting ofEmma Kirkby singing the aria with baroque instruments. Next check out
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- Then go to this YouTube posting ofEmma Kirkby singing the aria with baroque instruments.
- Next check out the famous soprano Jessye Norman in concert.
- Finally, listen to anon-traditional recording by Alison Moyet.
- Respond to the following prompts:
- What significance did Purcell attach to major and minor keys? Do you think his handling of keys makes sense and would be effective? Why?
- What are the two famous arias in Dido and Aeneas that use the ground bass technique? Briefly describe this technique. Name at least twoother popular songs that employ a ground bass.
- What did you think of the Emma Kirkby version of the aria? Did using baroque period instruments enhance the performance?
- What was your opinon of Jessye Norman's version? Do you think this version captured Dido's intense pain and suffering?
- Did you enjoy the Alison Moyet recording? How did the more modern interpretation effect the overall mood of the piece?
- Which version was your favorite? Why do you feel this way?
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